Alaska to fly from Seattle to John F. Kennedy International Airport
Alaska Airlines is launching daily nonstop service from Seattle to New York’s John F. Kennedy International Airport starting Sept. 16.
South African Airways resumes Johannesburg – New York service
South African Airways has resumed service on its daily flight from Johannesburg to New York-John F. Kennedy International Airport, effective March 7, 2015.
Qantas retires plane that made longest commercial flight in history
Share Tweet Share Share Email Comments Qantas’ first Boeing 747-400, celebrated for having flown the longest commercial flight in history, made its shortest and final journey when it landed at Illawarra Regional Airport, where it is set to become Shellharbour’s first jumbo tourist attraction. After less than 15 minutes in flight, the specially numbered Qantas … Read more
Philippine Airlines launches new route to China
Its newest destination from March 29 is Jinjiang, a city located in Fujian province. The city, known for its foreign-owned factories in the clothing and footwear industry, has seen the rise of migrant workers in recent years. Philippine Airlines President and Chief Operating Officer Jaime J. Bautista said: “A large number of Chinese-Filipinos trace their roots … Read more
Oman Air signs agreement with Cargolux for Sea-Air freight services to India
Oman Air has signed a Letter of Intent with Cargolux to enable the freight specialist to use Oman Air’s facilities in Muscat, Salalah and Sohar. The agreement includes the launch, on 15th April, of Cargolux’s full freighter services from Luxembourg to India via Oman. The formal signing of the agreement will take place when the … Read more
Norwegian pilots’ strike enters second week
Norwegian reported that nearly 25,000 passengers will be affected by the pilot strike in Norwegian Air Norway (NAN) today.
Austrian Airlines adds new service to Miami and Menorca
Austrian Airlines will once again add new tourist destinations to its fight schedule in 2015. Starting on June 20, 2015, Austria’s national carrier will fly once each week to Mahon, the capital of the Spanish Balearic island of Menorca, and offer five weekly flights to Miami as of October 16, 2015. “We are expanding our … Read more
ATR names Christopher McGregor as Flight Safety Officer
He is also in charge of safety communications to airlines and lessors, and will report to the Chief Executive Officer of ATR Patrick de Castelbajac.
CASA approves Indonesia AirAsia X Melbourne to Bali direct flight
Indonesia AirAsia X announced it has been granted approval to fly direct between Melbourne and Bali (Denpasar) by Australia’s Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA). The long haul low fare airline will commence its services from 18th March 2015 with two flights per week between Melbourne and the popular Indonesian island getaway, increasing to five flights per week starting from 1st April 2015. Co-Founder and Group CEO of AirAsia, Tony Fernandes said: “We’re absolutely delighted to have … Read more
Vietnam Airlines reveals livery of its first A350 XWB
The first A350 XWB for Vietnam Airlines has been rolled out of the Airbus paint shop in Toulouse on Friday 6th March, featuring the airline’s updated distinctive blue and gold lotus livery. The aircraft, which will be leased from AerCap, is now entering the advanced stage of production. This will include installation of the engines, … Read more